More than just pretty pictures - exploring the physics inside the brain!

MRI scanners look like a doughnut and can be a bit claustrophobic and noisy to go in, right? But they give us exquisitely detailed images of the brain and body in action; images that look like actual cut slices even though a blade has gone nowhere near the person. MR (magnetic resonance) images are made by an interplay of strong magnetic fields, radiofrequency energy and the water in our bodies.

Dr Hamied Haroon (a neuroimaging researcher) will speak about how the physics of MRI means that it not only gives us stunning insights on the anatomy of the living body but can also offer exciting ways to measure our structure, function and metabolism, and help us understand what happens in health, ageing and diseases like dementia.

Come and hear about how Manchester is at the cutting-edge of MR imaging technology!

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This event is kindly supported by the British Heart Foundation and Alzheimer's Research UK.

This talk is most suitable for adults and those over 14 years old. Anyone who is science-curious is welcome- no prior knowledge is required.

Manchester Central Library is an accessible venue. If you have any particular queries, please contact the library directly or our team on [email protected].

Photographs may be taken at the event.

Host or Publisher The Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre (GJBRC)